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Information updated Nov 10, 2026

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Figma Review

Browser-based interface design tool built for teams working in one file

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By Official AppDuo editorial team · Updated

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  • Windows
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • Android
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Our verdict

Figma suits design, engineering and product teams that need to work together in one file, from wireframes to developer handoff. The trade-off is a free plan capped at 3 files and prices that climb steeply at Organization and Enterprise.

Best for: UI/UX teams that collaborate live and hand off to developers

Skip it if: People who need deep vector illustration or photo-editing software

Pros

  • Several people edit one file together, and viewers and commenters need no paid seat
  • Dev and Collab seats cost far less than Full seats, which suits non-designers
  • Publishes many security attestations such as SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and FedRAMP

Cons

  • The Starter plan allows only 3 files in one folder
  • Full seat price rises from 16 USD to 55 USD and 90 USD on higher plans
All pros and cons · Who is it for?

Pros

  • Mobile app for viewing, commenting and mirroring desktop designs live

Cons

  • Content on Starter and Professional is used for AI training by default
  • Trustpilot score is only 1.8/5 (242 reviews), far below the store ratings

Best for

  • Multi-department companies that want shared component libraries and fonts

Skip it if

  • Solo users who want many projects without paying

Problems it solves

Experience & key features

What is Figma?

Figma is a design and collaboration suite from Figma, Inc., based in San Francisco. Per Wikipedia, Dylan Field and Evan Wallace founded the company in 2012; an invite-only preview began on 3 December 2015 and the first public release followed on 27 September 2016. It listed on the NYSE as FIG on 31 July 2025.

Key features

According to the pricing page, Figma bundles Figma Design, FigJam, Dev Mode, Slides, Buzz, Make, Draw, Motion, Specs and Sites. A Full seat covers all of them. A Dev seat gets full Dev Mode, FigJam, Slides, Buzz and Specs, plus view and comment access in Design files. A Collab seat gets FigJam, Slides, Buzz and Specs with the same view and comment access, but only basic inspection in Dev Mode.

Pricing and value

Starter is free but, per the help center, limited to one team with one folder and 3 files. On Professional a Full seat costs 20 USD per month billed monthly or 16 USD billed annually. Organization (55 USD) and Enterprise (90 USD) are annual only. Each seat type comes with its own AI credit allowance.

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Who it is for, and how it compares

Figma targets digital product teams where designers, developers and managers work around one file. For quick social graphics Canva fits better; for print-oriented vector art Adobe Illustrator is more purpose-built. This review is compiled from public sources.

Screenshots

Figma mobile app promotional screenshot from the App Store page
Figma mobile app promotional screenshot from the App Store page
Second Figma app screenshot on the App Store
Second Figma app screenshot on the App Store
Third Figma app screenshot on the App Store
Third Figma app screenshot on the App Store

Plans & pricing

Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026

Starter

Personal

Free

Free. Per Figma's help center: one team with one folder and 3 files, and 30 days of version history. The pricing page adds 150 AI credits per day, up to 500 per month.

Professional

Business

$20/mo/user

$16/mo billed yearly

Full seat: 20 USD per month billed monthly or 16 USD per month billed annually, with 3,000 AI credits per month. Dev seat 15 USD per month (12 USD annually) and Collab seat 5 USD per month (3 USD annually), each with 500 AI credits per month. Unlimited files, projects and version history.

Organization

Business

$55/mo/user

Billed annually only. Full seat 55 USD per month (3,500 AI credits), Dev seat 25 USD, Collab seat 5 USD. Adds shared libraries and fonts and centralized admin tools.

Enterprise

Business

$90/mo/user

Billed annually only. Full seat 90 USD per month (4,250 AI credits), Dev seat 35 USD, Collab seat 5 USD. The Governance+ add-on brings controls such as IP allowlisting and enforced 2FA.

Free plan limits
Starter is limited to one team with one folder and 3 files. On paid plans, people who only view and comment need no seat.
Free trial
No free trial
Cancellation & refunds

Figma's pricing and help pages do not state a refund policy.

Privacy

Figma's security page lists SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001 (AI management system), C5, TISAX and FedRAMP. The AI help article says content training is on by default for Starter and Professional (team admins can turn it off) and off for Organization and Enterprise. Figma says it trains on general, de-identified design patterns and does not use Education or Government account data. On Google Play the developer declares that the mobile app may share location, personal info and four other data types with third parties.

Official pricing page

Figma alternatives

Canva logoVSFigma logoCanva vs Figma
Canva logo7.7/10

Canva

Drag-and-drop design with a large template library, a free tier and AI tools

Freemium
Adobe Illustrator logo6.7/10

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe's long-running vector graphics software, sold by subscription only

Free trial

Frequently asked questions

Is Figma free?

Yes, there is a free Starter plan, but per the help center it covers one team with one folder and 3 files. Unlimited files and projects require Professional.

What is the difference between Full, Dev and Collab seats?

A Full seat gets every Figma product. A Dev seat gets full Dev Mode, FigJam, Slides, Buzz and Specs, plus view and comment access in Design files. A Collab seat gets FigJam, Slides, Buzz and Specs with the same view and comment access, but only basic inspection in Dev Mode.

Does Figma train AI on my content?

Per the help center it is on by default for Starter and Professional (team admins can turn it off) and off for Organization and Enterprise. Figma says it uses de-identified data and does not use Education or Government account data.

Does Figma have a mobile app?

Yes, on iOS and Android. It is for viewing, commenting, sharing files, playing prototypes and mirroring desktop frames, not for full design work.

Review evidence & sources8

Scores

Ease of use
8.0
Why this score

Runs in the browser, supports many people in one file, and has a mobile app for viewing and commenting. The many products and seat types add a learning curve; this score rests on product descriptions.

Features
8.8
Why this score

Covers Design, FigJam, Dev Mode, Slides, Buzz, Make, Draw, Sites, shared libraries and an MCP server. The scope is broader than most interface design peers.

Value for money
6.8
Why this score

A 16 USD Full seat on annual billing (20 USD monthly) is reasonable and Dev and Collab seats are cheap. But Starter allows only 3 files, and Organization and Enterprise are 55 and 90 USD per seat.

Performance
7.5
Why this score

There are no independent performance benchmarks. The score rests on store ratings of 4.6/5 (App Store) and 4.2/5 (Google Play) and on availability across web and desktop.

Support
6.6
Why this score

There is a help center, email and a community forum. Trustpilot scores 1.8/5 over 242 reviews, 47% of them one-star, which pulls this score down.

Privacy & security
7.4
Why this score

Many attestations (SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, FedRAMP) and encryption in transit. The deduction: AI content training is on by default for Starter and Professional.

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Specs & compatibility
Developer
Figma, Inc.
Headquarters
United States
Launched
2016
Category
Productivity

Capabilities

  • Real-time collaboration
  • AI features
  • Templates
  • Integrations
  • Mobile app

Platforms

  • Web
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • Android

Interface languages

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Portuguese

Integrations

  • Figma MCP Server

Support

  • Help center
  • Email
  • Community forum

Change history

  1. Company.Figma lists on the NYSE as FIG, opening at 85 USD per share.
  2. Company.Adobe and Figma call off the merger; Adobe pays Figma a 1 billion USD termination fee.
  3. Feature.Dev Mode launches.
Full change history (7)
  1. Company.Adobe announces it will acquire Figma for about 20 billion USD.
  2. Feature.FigJam, the whiteboarding tool, launches.
  3. Launch.First public release.
  4. Launch.Free invite-only preview program starts.
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